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ε-Caprolactam-d10 (CAS 169297-53-4)

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Alternate Names:
Hexahydro-3,4,5,6,7-d5-2H-azepin-2-one-3,4,5,6,7-d5
CAS Number:
169297-53-4
Molecular Weight:
123.22
Molecular Formula:
C6HD10NO
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ε-Caprolactam-d10 is a deuterated analog of ε-caprolactam, where ten hydrogen atoms are replaced with deuterium. This compound is used extensively in materials science research, particularly in the study of polymerization reactions, because its altered isotopic composition allows for detailed investigation through various spectroscopic techniques such as Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. Researchers utilize ε-Caprolactam-d10 to trace the reaction pathways and mechanisms in the synthesis of polyamides, such as Nylon 6, where ε-caprolactam is a key monomer. The deuterium atoms in ε-Caprolactam-d10 provide a distinctive signal that helps distinguish it from non-deuterated species in the reaction mixture, allowing for a clearer understanding of the kinetics and dynamics of the polymerization process. Additionally, ε-Caprolactam-d10 is instrumental in calibrating instruments and verifying the accuracy of analytical methods.


ε-Caprolactam-d10 (CAS 169297-53-4) References

  1. Comprehensive Vibrational Spectroscopic Characterization of Nylon-6 Precursors for Precise Tracking of the Beckmann Rearrangement.  |  Chapman, S., et al. 2018. Chemphyschem.. PMID: 30253015

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ε-Caprolactam-d10, 25 mg

sc-504608
25 mg
$337.00